Molecular characterization and subcellular localization of arabidopsis class viii myosin, ATM1

Takeshi Haraguchi, Motoki Tominaga, Rie Matsumoto, Kei Sato, Akihiko Nakano, Keiichi Yamamoto, Kohji Ito*

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Abstract

Background: Molecular properties of class VIII myosin are not characterized. Results: Arabidopsis class VIII myosin, ATM1, has low enzymatic activity and high affinity for actin and is primarily localized at the cell cortex. Conclusion: Our data suggest that ATM1 functions as a tension sensor/generator. Significance: This is the first report of enzymatic and motile properties of class VIII myosin.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12343-12355
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume289
Issue number18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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